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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,351.34, 52,921.08 and 22,432.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,351.34, 52,921.08 and 22,432.68 is: 30,954.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,351.34 : 52,921.08 = 22,432.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,351.34/52,921.08 = 22,432.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,351.34x = 52,921.08 × 22,432.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,351.34x = 1,187,161,652.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,161,652.89/38,351.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,954.89

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